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What is the purpose of Gerota's fascia in relation to the kidneys?
What is the purpose of Gerota's fascia in relation to the kidneys?
What type of protection does Gerota's fascia provide in cases of renal trauma or spontaneous renal hemorrhage?
What type of protection does Gerota's fascia provide in cases of renal trauma or spontaneous renal hemorrhage?
What is the commonality of laboratory abnormalities in cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis?
What is the commonality of laboratory abnormalities in cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis?
Which muscle borders the kidneys posterolaterally?
Which muscle borders the kidneys posterolaterally?
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Which organ borders the left kidney anterolaterally?
Which organ borders the left kidney anterolaterally?
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What is the primary purpose of a biopsy of the retroperitoneal mass?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy of the retroperitoneal mass?
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What is the anatomic structure that may be accessed through a transperitoneal approach during certain urologic operations?
What is the anatomic structure that may be accessed through a transperitoneal approach during certain urologic operations?
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What is the most common treatment approach for retroperitoneal fibrosis?
What is the most common treatment approach for retroperitoneal fibrosis?
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What is the primary indication for open or minimally invasive bilateral ureterolysis with intraperitonealization or omental wrapping of the ureters?
What is the primary indication for open or minimally invasive bilateral ureterolysis with intraperitonealization or omental wrapping of the ureters?
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Which of the following is NOT a structure that generally requires urologic management?
Which of the following is NOT a structure that generally requires urologic management?
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What is the approximate failure rate of ureteral stenting in cases of ureteral obstruction secondary to tumor?
What is the approximate failure rate of ureteral stenting in cases of ureteral obstruction secondary to tumor?
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What is the purpose of contrast enhancement on CT scan, MRI, and PET scan in retroperitoneal fibrosis?
What is the purpose of contrast enhancement on CT scan, MRI, and PET scan in retroperitoneal fibrosis?
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What is the primary goal of renal trauma management?
What is the primary goal of renal trauma management?
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What is the gold standard test for diagnosing and staging a renal injury?
What is the gold standard test for diagnosing and staging a renal injury?
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What is the term for the imaging study that includes delayed contrast imaging to delineate the upper urinary tract collecting system?
What is the term for the imaging study that includes delayed contrast imaging to delineate the upper urinary tract collecting system?
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In what type of patients may renal artery embolization be an option?
In what type of patients may renal artery embolization be an option?
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What is the role of angioembolization in renal trauma management?
What is the role of angioembolization in renal trauma management?
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What is a criterion that would mandate renal imaging?
What is a criterion that would mandate renal imaging?
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